US Bridges

KY-219 over Wallins Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi. S. of US 1193 · Structure no. 048B00185N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-219 over Wallins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-219 over Wallins Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,774 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-219
CrossesWallins Creek
Location2.2 Mi. S. of US 1193
RouteState Highway 219
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80722, -83.40583
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2020)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-219 over Wallins Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-219 over Wallins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-219 over Wallins Creek carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-219 over Wallins Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-219 over Wallins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.